Screenwriting Tag Results for "audience"

10 Questions To Ask Before Adapting A Book Into A Screenplay

Marilyn offers some great advice on the things you need to consider before adapting a novel into a screenplay.

2001 A Space Odyssey: HAL Reads Lips

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this classic "movie moment" from Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey.

4 Tips On Writing The Opening Scenes Of Your Action Screenplay

Writer and licensed therapist Dan J. Marder offers some sage advice on how to take the opening of your action script to another level.

A Simple Technique To Avoid Endless Rewriting

Marilyn offers some great advice on how to properly plan your script by outlining your story.

A Simple Way To Develop Rich Characters

Marilyn offers advice on how to improve your script by putting yourself in the shoes of one of your story's key characters.

Adaptation: Hypocritical Oath?

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this scene from Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation.

An Original Backstory Can Be the Key to a Strong Plot

Marilyn explains how creating a strong backstory can help the writing of your protagonist and screenplay.

Back To The Future: Opening Sequence

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this great "Movie Moment" from the opening sequence of Back To The Future.

Be True to Yourself.. And Smart With Your Script

Advice on how you should always write for yourself and from the heart.

Bridesmaids: Duelling Speeches

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this great "Movie Moment" from the hilarious Bridesmaids.

Captain Phillips: Shock Ending

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this powerful scene from Captain Phillips.

Change Your Structure, Improve Your Script

How to improve your screenplay by changing its structure.

Citizen Screenwriter

Screenwriter, author and teacher Charles Deemer discusses the screenwriter's social responsibility within the "Real World".

Creating Movie Characters That Jump Off The Page

Screenwriter and author Robert Gregory Browne gives some insightful advice on effective character development.

Deadlines Make Scripts Better, Every Time!

How sticking to a deadline will improve your writing and screenplay.

Don't Withhold; Reveal, and Complicate

Screenwriter, teacher and script consultant Erik Bork discusses the importance of garnering audience identification with your character…

Exploring Unusual Character Relationships To Improve Your Script

Marilyn offers advice on how to improve your story and characterization.

Falling Down: Fifty Cent For A Soda

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this explosive scene from Falling Down.

Finding and Developing Ideas For Your Screenplay

Authors of the critically acclaimed book 'I Liked It, Didn't Love It' discuss the genesis of story.

Five Reasons Why Writing Plays Can Make You a Better Screenwriter

Playwright Jonathan Dorf reveals how writing stage plays can help improve your screenwriting.

Frenzy: Breaking The Rules...

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this classic "movie moment" from Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy.

From Story To Screenplay, Keeping It Commercially Viable

Marilyn offers advice on how to ensure your screenplays will have commercial appeal.

Groundhog Day: What Would You Do If...?

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this hilarious and insightful "Movie moment" from the classic comedy Groundhog Day.

Heat: Cops & Robbers

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this memorable "Movie Moment" from Micahel Mann's Heat.

High Concept Screenwriting Defined: How To Write High Concept Movies

Screenwriter Steve Kaire gives the low-down on writing high-concept movies.

Hit Me With Your Best Subplot!

The Unknown Screenwriter discusses multiple plot lines and how to use them in your screenplay.

How Filmmakers Connect With Audiences

Stan Williams discusses audience identification with your story.

How To Adapt Stories Into Screenplays

Marilyn advises on how to turn fiction and non-fiction stories into movie scripts.

How To Conquer Writer's Block

Steven Barnes delves into every writer's nightmare - the dreaded Writer's Block.

How To Create More Suspense in Act Two: Use An Event With A Deadline

How introducing a deadline to your second act can create suspense.

How To Develop A Biopic: A Fast And Easy Way To Get Ready To Write

Practical advice on how to write a biopic screenplay.

How To Effectively Create The First Act Set-Up

Marilyn offers great advice on how to use the 5 Ws to set up your first act.

How To Get Mean To Finish Your Script

Marilyn advises writers to treat their protagonist mean to reveal their true character.

How To Get Your Story Started Fast

Marilyn offers some practical advice for getting your screen story off the starting blocks.

How To Make Your Climactic Sequence "Pop"

Marilyn offers great advice on how to create an effective climactic sequence.

How To Make Your Third Act Fresher and Better

Marilyn offers some practical advice on how to improve your script's third act.

How To Set Up Act 1: Think In Your Hero Or Villain's Voice

How writing a first person narration from the perspective of your protagonist and antagonist can strengthen your first act.

How to Utilize Story Development Services

Script consultant Mere LaTour explains how story development services can improve your screenplay and writing.

How To Write A Better Third Act

Practical advice on tackling the final act of your screenplay.

How To Write A New Script Better

Marilyn offers great advice on how to improve your screenplay.

How To Write A Professional Screenplay: Tips From the Chair of the UCLA Screenwriting Program

Sound advice on the Dos and Don'ts of script writing by longtime Chair of the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program Richard Walter.

How to Write Your Screenplay or Novel Better and Faster

Marilyn offers some great advice on how to get your writing project off the ground.

How Would Your Main Character Escape?

Marilyn discusses a character's crisis point and escape in your story.

Interview With Author And Story Consultant Michael Hauge: Part 2

Concluding part of interview with story consultant, lecturer and author of "Writing Screenplays That Sell" Michael Hauge

Interview with Richard Walter - Chair of the UCLA Screenwriting Program

Questions and Answer Feature with the longtime Chair of the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program Richard Walter

Interview With Screenwriting Guru Syd Field: Part 2

Karel Segers, David Trendall and Niels Abercrombie, in association with Screen Australia interview legendary screenwriting guru Syd Fie…

JCVD: Redemption

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this powerful redemptive "Movie moment" from JCVD.

Lethal Weapon: Meet Martin Riggs

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this memorable "Movie Moment" from Lethal Weapon.

Psycho: Empathy's A Killer!

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this pivotal scene from Hitchcock's classic Psycho.

Say Goodbye to Writer's Block: Introducing the Moral Premise

Award-winning writer Stan Williams explains how your story's moral premise can strengthen your screenplay.

Screenplay Unity: What It Is & Why You Need It

Screenwriter & Screenplay Analyst Jeff Swanson discusses the need to understand the central designing principle of your script.

Screenwriting Myths & Facts: Part 6

Steve Kaire's sixth installment of screenwriting myths and facts.

Screenwriting Structure Series Part 12: The Inciting Incident Part 2

The Unknown Screenwriter continues discussing the first act's inciting incident.

Screenwriting Structure Series Part 7: Structure vs. Genre

The Unknown Screenwriters clarifies the distinction between genre and structure.

Scriptwriting: How To Write Killer Dialogue

Former Hollywood Lit Manager Michael Ferris offers some great advice on how to make your script POP.

Show Don’t Tell: When To Break The Rules Of Screenwriting

Award-winning screenwriter, director and professional writing coach Jacob Krueger discusses when to break the rules of screenwriting.

Television Script Format

Script analyst Diane House sheds some light on the structure and formatting of teleplays.

The 4 Rules of Comedy Writing For Screenwriters

How to write a funny screenplay by following the simple rules of comedy.

The Big 7 Differences Between Writing Novels & Screenplays

Former Hollywood Lit Manager Michael Ferris explains the key differences between writing novels and screenplays.

The Bourne Identity: Mystery, Suspense, Surprise

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this powerful scene from The Bourne Identity.

The Five S's of Screenwriting: Principles Of Storytelling

Emmy award-winning writer and producer Kate Wright examines the simple truths of storytelling through five basic principles.

The Future of TV Drama Series

In an excerpt from her latest revised edition of "Writing The TV Drama Series" writer and USC Professor Pamela Douglas discusses the ch…

The Hero’s Journey As A Screenwriter...

Screenwriter Mark Sanderson gives his illuminating take on a script writer's own personal and mythological journey.

The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage, or Fiction

Screenwriter and script consultant Erik Bork discusses how to make your screen story a viable product for entertainment industry profes…

The Newsroom: Enough?

Script Consultant Karel Segers disects this compelling moment from the HBO series The Newsroom.

The Parallax View: Kuleshov On Steroids

Script Consultant Karel Segers dissects a powerful cinematic sequence from Alan J. Pakula's The Parallax View

The Struggles Of The Screenwriter: Nobody Said It Would Be Easy

Practical screenwriting advice from an industry pro to help you get your script on track.

The Third Act: Make Me Climax & Leave Me Satisfied

A fun take on the parallels between sex and writing your third act.

The Three Most Common Rewriting Challenges and How To Fix Them

Practical advice on how to attack a rewrite.

The Very Best Way To Pitch: Bait The Hook To Suit The Fish

How to create a successful pitch for your screenplay.

Three Important Things to Know When Writing a Screenplay

Marilyn discusses the differences between writing novels and for the Big Screen.

Transformational Character Arcs: Part 1

The Unknown Screenwriter begins an excellent series of articles about creating three-dimensional characters and engaging story arcs.

Transformational Character Arcs: Part 5 - Personality Types

The Unknown Screenwriter talks about more of the common personality types.

Transformational Character Arcs: Part 6 - Building Your Character

The Unknown Screenwriter focuses on building your character bio and arc.

Unlikable Main Characters

Screenwriter, teacher and script consultant Erik Bork explains how sometimes empathy is more important than likability.

Use Storytelling to Create Depth and Subtext in Your Screenplay

Marilyn offers some great advice on how to develop characters and create depth and subtext in your screenplay.

What Bad Science Fiction Can Teach Us About Writing Screenplay Description

Screenwriter Chip Street offers some great advice on how less is more when it comes to writing screenplay description.

What I Learned From Being A Fulbright Scholarship Judge

Marilyn poses some key questions to help you better define the theme and storyline of your screenplay.

Why Comedy Makes Everything Better

Author, teacher and script consultant D.B. Gilles discusses the importance of comic relief in screenwriting.

Writing A Sitcom Pilot: Theme

Successful TV writer and producer Sheldon Bull discusses the importance of choosing a strong central "theme" when writing your spec sit…

Writing Good Log Lines

Author, screenwriter and story consultant Dr. Stan Williams offers some great screenwriting tips for constructing powerful and succinct…

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